BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- The UAB football team held its first scrimmage of preseason camp, Saturday night on campus.

First-year head coach Garrick McGee was excited to see his team in action, but also knows that there are areas the team needs to improve upon before the Blazers first game, set for Sept. 1 vs. Troy at Legion Field.

"It felt great to finally play some football, and we learned a lot about ourselves tonight," McGee said. "We learned that mentally, we have a long way to go. I do know that we have a lot of talent, and they have a good attitude, but they need to learn how to compete when things get tough. I like our team a lot."

Coles produced the most yards on the ground with 70 on 16 carries, while Reaves and Jackson each found the end zone twice. In total, the four backs rushed the ball 48 times for 238 yards and four touchdowns.

Five different quarterbacks saw action under center on the evening. The signal callers combined to go 24-of-58 for 350 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions.

Jonathan Perry went 11-for-31 for a team-high 201 yards and connected for a 39-yard score to wide receiver Patrick Hearn. Perry also scampered for a two-yard touchdown. Austin Brown connected for a pair of touchdowns and 123 yards on 9-of-13 passing.

The receivers were led by Jackie Williams' five catches for 109 yards and a touchdown. Hearn hauled in four receptions for 75 yards and a score, while Jay Davis pitched in four catches totaling 70 yards. Jamarcus Nelson added a 28-yard touchdown catch.

McGee was pleased with the defensive effort the Blazers showcased, totaling three interceptions on the night and playing great coverage on the Green and Gold receivers.

"I'm really impressed with the talent level we have on defense," McGee said. "Reggie (Johnson) really has done a good job putting them together. They are playing a really aggressive, up tight coverage, which is what we want. We want every offense we face to work hard for every yard they get."